Call of Duty Creator Vince Zampella's Death Caused by Burns, Smoke in Ferrari Crash

Vince Zampella, the influential video game developer who co-created the Call of Duty franchise, died from thermal injuries and smoke inhalation after his car crashed and caught fire on a Los Angeles highway, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Zampella was trapped inside his burning Ferrari when the vehicle crashed on the California highway. The medical examiner's report confirmed he suffered burns and smoke inhalation as the cause of death.

Zampella was a giant figure in the video game industry. He helped create Call of Duty, one of the best-selling video game series ever made. The franchise has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide and generates billions in revenue each year.

The developer's work changed how people play video games online. Call of Duty became famous for its multiplayer battles where players from around the world compete against each other.

Zampella also founded Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind other popular games like Titanfall and Apex Legends. His companies employed thousands of people in the gaming industry.